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YC54 RKE

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 RKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 96,692 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed no exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor left to right centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner wings corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 93,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2016 90,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,225 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 82,225 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,594 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 31,493 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from n/s front swivel hub oil seal

Fail 12 Feb 2008 31,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak from n/s front swivel hub oil seal

leak from o/s front swivel hub oil seal

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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YC54 RKE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC54 RKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC54 RKE registered?

YC54 RKE is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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